Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in September
What September is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot and the peak of hurricane season, with low prices; watch forecasts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:31
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is hot and in peak hurricane season; October and November bring comfortable weather, film festival and ghost-tour season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Savannah Jazz Festival — free concerts in Forsyth Park (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · North Historic District
First African Baptist Church
Book a tour time in advance and allow a little extra for questions; guides are knowledgeable about the congregation's history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Housed in a former bank building on Martin Luther King Jr.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · North Historic District
SCAD Museum of Art
Check what is on before you go; exhibitions change often and range from fashion to large-scale installations.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · North Historic District
Georgia State Railroad Museum
The 19th-century Central of Georgia Railway repair shops, with a working turntable, a roundhouse full of locomotives and a tall brick smokestack.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Savannah.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Savannah?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Savannah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Savannah?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still hot and the peak of hurricane season, with low prices; watch forecasts.
+How warm is Savannah in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.